This wikiHow teaches you how to block the sender of an email on iPhone or iPad. This way all future messages you receive from that address will be moved to the junk folder. You can also block e-mail addresses on Gmail using the appropriate app. If you use another email service, you will need to block unwanted email addresses directly from the website. You can access your email provider's website using a computer or using the Safari browser on your iOS device by choosing to view the desktop version.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Using Gmail
Step 1. Launch the Gmail app
It features an envelope icon with a red "M" on it. You will be redirected to the main screen of the Gmail app where your inbox is visible.
Step 2. Select the email you received from the address you want to block
The content of the message will be displayed and the sender's address will be prominently displayed at the top of the screen.
Step 3. Press the… button next to the sender
A context menu relating to the message in question will be displayed. It is located on the right side of the screen, at the top of the page at the same height as the sender of the message.
Step 4. Choose the Block "[sender_address]" option
It is the last option of the context menu that appeared. The address from which the e-mail was sent will be added to the blocked list. From now on, all messages you receive from the same sender will automatically be moved to the junk mailbox.
Method 2 of 4: Using iCloud Mail
Step 1. Log in to the official iCloud Mail site using Safari
The latter is the default internet browser of all Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads. The Safari app features a blue compass icon. It is visible inside the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Press the "Share" button
It features a square icon with an arrow pointing upwards. It is located in the upper right corner of the Safari browser. The sharing options menu will appear.
Step 3. Select the Request Desktop Site option
It is one of the options listed at the bottom of the menu that appeared. To see all the options available, scroll the last row of menu items from right to left. The one shown is characterized by an icon depicting a computer screen. This way the requested website will be displayed as if you were using a normal computer.
If you're not signed in yet, you'll need to provide your Apple ID and security password before you can continue
Step 4. Access the "Settings" menu by tapping the icon
It features a gear and is located in the lower left corner of the page. A menu will appear.
Step 5. Choose the item Rules…
It is one of the options in the menu that appeared. The window will appear listing all active rules.
Step 6. Select the Add a rule… link
It is highlighted in blue and is located in the upper right part of the newly appeared window.
If the indicated option is not visible, make sure you are inside the tab Rules located in the upper right corner of the window.
Step 7. Enter the email address to block
Type it in the text field below the "comes from" menu.
If the indicated menu does not show the wording "comes from", select it and choose the item "comes from" from the list of possible options available
Step 8. Select the first menu in the "Then" section
It is located at the bottom of the window for creating a new rule. A list of options will be displayed.
Step 9. Choose Move to Trash and mark as read
It is one of the items listed in the drop-down menu that appeared.
Step 10. Press the Finish button
It is located at the bottom of the menu. The rule will be created based on your chosen settings, then any message from the specified email address will be moved directly to the trash. This rule will also be active on iPhones and iPads.
Method 3 of 4: Using Yahoo Mail
Step 1. Log in to the official Yahoo Mail site using Safari
The latter is the default internet browser of all Apple devices including iPhones and iPads. The Safari app features a blue compass icon. It is visible inside the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Choose the Continue on site option
The first time you access the Yahoo Mail website via Safari, you will be asked if you want to download and install the Yahoo mobile app. To view the mailbox within Safari select the item Continue on the site.
Step 3. Press the "Share" button
It features a square icon with an arrow pointing upwards. It is located in the upper right corner of the Safari browser. The sharing options menu will appear.
Step 4. Select the Request Desktop Site option
It is one of the options listed at the bottom of the menu that appeared. It features a computer screen icon. This way the requested website will be displayed as if you were using a normal computer.
If you haven't signed in to Yahoo Mail yet, you'll need to provide your email address and security password before you can continue
Step 5. Enter the "Settings" menu by tapping the icon
It features a gear and is located at the top right of the page. To be able to locate it when using an iPhone or iPad, scroll the page to the right by placing your finger on the screen and moving it from right to left. A drop-down menu will appear.
If you haven't already switched to the new version of Yahoo Mail, you'll need to press the blue button first Upgrade to the new version of Yahoo Mail located on the left side of the page.
Step 6. Select the Other Settings item
It is located at the bottom of the drop-down menu that appeared. The "Settings" page will be displayed.
Step 7. Go to the Security and Privacy tab
It is visible on the left side of the appeared page.
Step 8. Press the ＋ Add button
It is located on the right of the "Blocked addresses" section located in the center of the "Security and Privacy" tab.
Step 9. Enter the email address to block
Type it in the "Address" text field located at the top right of the page.
Step 10. Press the Save button
It is blue in color and is placed below the text field where you entered the email address. The latter will be added to Yahoo's block list. Future messages that you will receive from the indicated sender will be automatically deleted and will no longer be visible (not even on iPhone or iPad).
Method 4 of 4: Use Microsoft Outlook
Step 1. Log in to the official Outlook site using Safari
If you are already signed in with your account, your Microsoft Outlook mailbox will appear.
- If you are not logged in yet, you will need to press the button Log in and provide login credentials: e-mail address and password.
- Outlook is the e-mail service provided by Microsoft and integrates all previously subscribed accounts with Hotmail and Live.
Step 2. Press the "Share" button
It features a square icon with an arrow pointing upwards. It is located in the upper right corner of the Safari browser. The sharing options menu will appear.
Step 3. Select the Request Desktop Site option
It is one of the options listed at the bottom of the menu that appeared. It features a computer screen icon. This way the requested website will be displayed as if you were using a normal computer.
Step 4. Access the "Settings" menu by tapping the icon
It features a gear and is located at the top right of the Outlook page. To be able to locate it when using an iPhone or iPad, you may need to scroll the page to the right by placing your finger on the screen and moving it from right to left. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 5. Scroll down the menu that appeared to select View all Outlook settings
It is the last option in the drop-down menu that appeared. The "Settings" pop-up window will appear.
Step 6. Go to the Mail tab
It is listed on the left side of the "Settings" window.
Step 7. Select the Junk Email option
It is located within the central pane of the "Settings" window.
Step 8. Enter the email address to block
Type it in the text field at the top of the "Blocked domains and senders" section visible in the main pane of the "Settings" window.
Step 9. Press the Add button
It is blue in color and is positioned to the right of the text field where you entered the address to be blocked. The latter will be immediately added to Outlook's blocked senders list.
Step 10. Press the Save button
It is blue in color and is located in the upper right part of the "Settings" window. All changes will be saved. In this way, future messages that you will receive from the indicated sender will be automatically deleted and will no longer be visible (not even on iPhone or iPad).
